Welder II

US364 Valvtechnologies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet is seeking a Welder in Houston to perform welding on valves and piping, including GTAW-Pulsed, GTAW-Hot Wire, GTAW and FCAW processes. Overlay and manual pipe welding abilities are required, with the ability to pass 6G tests and X-ray on ½”-6” pipe.

The job is in an air conditioned shop with multiple shifts available. The candidate should have a High School degree, 5+ years welding experience, and be able to obtain certification within six months.

Qualifications

• High School degree required; technical courses preferred.
• Certified Welder or ability to become certified within first six months.
• Minimum of 5 years welding, cutting, brazing experience.
• Minimum of 5 years using the compact cladders (ARC 5, Fronius).

Responsibilities

• Perform welding (GTAW-Pulsed, GTAW-Hot Wire, GTAW, FCAW) on valves and piping.
• Overlay and manual pipe welding abilities.
• Read weld procedures and interpret weld drawings.
• Pass a 6G test and X-ray on ½”-6” pipe.

Skills

GTAW welding

FCAW welding

6G weld test

5+ years welding

Team oriented

Self-directed

Organizational skills

Education

High School degree

Certified Welder

Tools

ARC 5

Fronius

Job description

Position

Welder

Schedule

Friday-Sunday 6:00AM-6:30PM

Position Overview

Perform welding (GTAW-Pulsed, GTAW-Hot Wire, GTAW, FCAW) on valves and piping. Overlay and manual pipe welding abilities required. Level II Manual Pipe Welding pass GTAW, FCAW processes and be able to pass 6G test and X-ray on ½”-6” Pipe. Airconditioned shop with multiple shifts available.

Core Qualifications

• High School degree required, technical courses preferred
• Certified Welder or ability to become certified within first six months of employment
• Minimum of 5 years welding, cutting, brazing experience
• Minimum of 5 years using the compact cladders (ARC 5, Fronius)

Skills & Abilities

• Must be able to read and follow weld procedures and pass a 6 G GTAW/FCAW weld test
• Familiar with the safe operation of welding and cutting equipment and gas equipment
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
• Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
• Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
• Works well meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to read and interpret weld drawings
• May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor

About the Company

Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow. In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki. http://www.valmet.com To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.